Everything happens for a reason...

Back in 2003, I felt like I needed to move back to Laramie. At that time, I really didn't know why, but I packed my bags and here I am. It's been 7 years and it hit me today, I KNOW why I was supposed to move back. I needed to be a part of a little boy's life. I needed those big brown eyes looking at me, his contagious laugh to enjoy, and those little arms wrapped around my neck. Tyler Aaron will turn 7 on February 22nd and to save my fingers hours and hours of typing, simply put - I love that guy so much!!!!!!

The other day, I was putting laundry away and Tyler walked in my room. This is how the conversation went.

Tyler: Kristi? What is your favorite picture hanging in here?

Kristi: ..I like them all. Do you have a favorite?

Tyler: My favorite is that one.

The "favorite" picture

Awww....... it's my favorite too!!

And even though he's slowly changing from a little boy to a big kid, he STILL without hesitation will climb on my lap to sit close to me, take my hand while walking through a parking lot, follow me around the house to do what I'm doing, and of course he lets me smother him with hugs and kisses. Everything happens for a reason......nephews happen for a reason!